Top 22 Director of activities Jobs in Buffalo, Ny

Director of Activities
Elderwood —Lancaster, NY
- From $62,353.20 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
Director of Recreation
Senior Living of Buffalo —Buffalo, NY
- $63,500 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Team management
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Assisted Living Activities Director
The Amberleigh —Williamsville, NY
- $54,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Recreation Director - Brompton Heights
Hamister Group, LLC —Williamsville, NY
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Manager LTC Activities Vol
Kaleida Health —North Tonawanda, NY
- $46,155.14 - $63,465.77 a year
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- In-person
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Ageless Wonders Senior Program Manager
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
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Activities Leader
Canterbury Woods —Buffalo, NY
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Older adults
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
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Senior Program Activity Monitor
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
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Certified Recreational Therapist or COTA
BryLin Hospital —Buffalo, NY
- $25.47 - $30.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Psychiatry
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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297 - Senior Program Activity Monitor
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
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117 - Activity Monitor
COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK INC —Buffalo, NY
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
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Activity Leader
Elderwood —Williamsville, NY
- Up to $18.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k) matching
Recreation Therapist, (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26933
State of New York - Mental Health, Office of —Buffalo, NY
- $53,764 - $68,630 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Psychiatry
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Child Life Specialist - TEMP
Kaleida Health —Buffalo, NY
- $30.91 - $39.17 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Adults
- Working with children
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Recreation Therapist
Child & Family Services of Erie County —Buffalo, NY
- $28.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Hourly Recreation Therapist (Stutzman ATC)
State of New York - Addiction Services and Supports, Office of —Buffalo, NY
- $25.75 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
WELLNESS LEADER
Mount View Assisted Living —Lockport, NY
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
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Director of Activities
Elderwood —Lancaster, NY
Ability to develop good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, families, and visitors. Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation…
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Director of Recreation
Senior Living of Buffalo —Buffalo, NY
Supervise, develop, and schedule activity staff, including drivers and activity assistants, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality…
$63,500 - $65,000 a year
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Director of Activities

Elderwood -
Lancaster, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $62,353.20 a year

Qualifications

Writing skills
Working with geriatric patients
Employee relationship building
English
Working with seniors
Resident rapport building
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Community relationship building
Geriatrics

Full Job Description

Salary: Starting at $‎62,353.20 / year Overview:

Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking an energized and compassionate Director of Activities to lead our activities team. Successful candidates will have a degree in Recreation Therapy, and have previous experience working in an elder care setting.

Responsible for developing and directing an activity program for the leisure time of residents; activities are to be designed for entertainment, relaxation, socialization, exercise, stimulation, the opportunity to learn new skills, and for enhancement of the individual, psychological, social and spiritual needs of residents. Responsible for the orientation, training and supervision of Activity Leaders and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Plans, directs and schedules a monthly program of group, individual, and independent activities for residents; the activities are geared to individual capabilities and interests of residents; promotes and communicates the monthly calendar of activities for residents.
Directs Activity Leaders in implementing all phases of the Activity Department programs.
Plans Volunteer Program and recruits, orients, trains, and directs volunteers.
Cultivates and maintains good public relations and contact with service groups, and other community organizations.
Interviews new residents and prepares initial assessment information, including assigned sections of MDS+.
Attends Resident Care planning meetings and/or reviews Resident/Family Care plan review sessions; writes and/or reviews the Activities plan of care in the Medical Record Chart of each resident.
Prepares and/or reviews required documentation including initial evaluations, progress notes, attendance at activities program and discharge summaries.

Qualifications:

A baccalaureate degree and training in recreation required; qualifications as stated in NYS Code, Rules, and Regulations necessary.
The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who —
- Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and
- Eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1,1990; or
- Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was fulltime in a therapeutic activities program; or
- Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
- Has completed a training course approved by the State
Ability to relate well and enjoy working with the geriatric resident.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing necessary.
Flexibility, patience, and sensitivity to the needs of residents.
Leadership qualities and ability to work well with others in implementing the activities program.
Ability to develop good relationships with residents, staff, volunteers, families, and visitors.
Physical stamina for constant activity.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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